"Keep your eyes out," Drew said with a deep breath, his voice carrying easily through the frozen silence.
The mist from his words curled faintly in the air before dissolving into the white around them.
His expression was steady, though his grip tightened on the massive bone sword strapped across his back.
"In this area, you can run into Rank 3 monsters. It's not guaranteed, and while we don't expect you to deal with such a monster, just keep your guard up."
The weight of his warning sank in immediately.
Drew wasn't the type to exaggerate; if he spoke of Rank 3s, then such threats had been seen here before.
Azel nodded, his eyes narrowing slightly.
His silver hair shifted as a chill gust swept through the barren trees, but he showed no fear.
Everyone thought he looked thoughtful but in reality he was smiling on the inside.
'Finally! I can get to test Star Strike on monsters.' He thought.
